The UN wants to focus on people – but is more 'peace diplomacy' the answer? Comment | 19 September 2017 | Mareike Schomerus The UN has called for a surge in 'peace diplomacy'. With UNGA 72 under way, Mareike Schomerus asks, what is 'peace diplomacy' and is it the answer? Read and comment
Will new faces at UNGA 72 reform or wreck the UN? Comment | 18 September 2017 | Alex Thier A partnership between Guterres and Trump could save millions of lives. Read and comment
Delivering the UN ‘sustaining peace’ agenda Briefing papers | September 2017 | Victoria Metcalfe-Hough, Alastair McKechnie and Sara Pantuliano This briefing note sets out proposals for Member States to consider to ensure that the UN system is fit for the purpose of sustaining peace. Downloads
Not all countries ready to meet “leave no one behind” commitments – ODI experts Press release | 17 July 2017 Only 25 of the 44 countries presenting progress on the SDGs at the UN this week are ready to meet the central commitment of “leaving no-one behind” Find out more
Sir Mark Lowcock announced as new UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs - ODI statement Press release | 12 May 2017 The ODI congratulates Mark Lowcock on his appointment as the new United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Find out more
Bonn climate talks: world presses on despite US retreat Comment | 11 May 2017 | Merylyn Hedger While pressure mounts on the US to stick to its climate commitments, other governments and businesses are forging ahead with practical measures and exciting innovations. Read and comment
UN holds pledging conference to raise funds for Yemen - ODI response and expert available Press release | 25 April 2017 The United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres is today hosting a pledging conference in Geneva to raise funds for Yemen Find out more
Priorities for the new UN Secretary-General Public event | 2 February 2017 12:00 - 13:30 GMT As António Guterres takes up the post of the UN Secretary-General, we consider the issues that he is likely to champion. Find out more
Four priorities for the new UN Secretary-General Comment | 11 October 2016 | Elizabeth Stuart, Marta Foresti, Sara Pantuliano, Christina Bennett As António Guterres prepares to take up his role in early 2017, ODI experts offer their thoughts on what his priorities should be. Read and comment
ODI in conversation with Dr Carlos Lopes Public event | 28 June 2016 18:30 - 19:30 GMT+1 (BST) David Pilling, Africa Editor at the Financial Times, joins the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa in conversation. Find out more
